‘Harlem Shake’ Compensation: Two Artists Sampled Without Permission

“Harlem Shake” compensation is being sought after two acts said their voices were used without permission. The “Harlem Shake” is a type of dance craze that has been plastered across YouTube in recent months.

Tunisian students perform the Internet video craze, the 'Harlem Shake', in front of the education ministry headquarters on March 1, 2013. It was reported Monday that two artists are seeking compensation from DJ Bauer, who created the "Harlem Shake." Fethi Belaid/AFP/Getty Images

“Harlem Shake” compensation is being sought after two acts said their voices were used without permission. The “Harlem Shake” is a type of dance craze that has been plastered across YouTube in recent months.